Having read mention of this (previously unknown to me) album on a thread recently I immediately ordered it from Amazon and it arrived this morning.
I have been a fan of Tull for many years and have most of their albums, Aqualung (Anniversary Edition) and A Little Light Music being my favourites so I was rather excited to receive this live version of Aqualung which was recorded in front of an invited audience in Washington back in 2005.
All tracks are played in their original order (thankfully) though of course with a more contemporary twist. The original was recorded in 1971 I believe.
The opener, Aqualung has guitarist Martin Barre really showing his talent as indeed he does throughout the entire album. Anderson's flute and acoustic guitar are pretty much flawless also.
The way the pair of them duel with each other on Locomotive Breath is stupendous and on the closing track Wind Up again Barre really lets go with his riffing guitar and his solo.
The only (slight) let down for me was Mother Goose which seems to have lost some of its original magic.
There are a few interviews with Anderson after the music has played out but I didn't listen to them as I personally find the guy to be a bit big headed and egocentric...but that's just my opinion.
If you are a Tull fan and have not heard this I highly recommend you buy it. Not only for the excellent music but also for the reason that all proceeds go to homeless charities...win win :
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Many thanks to the now forgotten member for bringing this album to my attention :worship:
Regards,
Jay.
I have been a fan of Tull for many years and have most of their albums, Aqualung (Anniversary Edition) and A Little Light Music being my favourites so I was rather excited to receive this live version of Aqualung which was recorded in front of an invited audience in Washington back in 2005.
All tracks are played in their original order (thankfully) though of course with a more contemporary twist. The original was recorded in 1971 I believe.
The opener, Aqualung has guitarist Martin Barre really showing his talent as indeed he does throughout the entire album. Anderson's flute and acoustic guitar are pretty much flawless also.
The way the pair of them duel with each other on Locomotive Breath is stupendous and on the closing track Wind Up again Barre really lets go with his riffing guitar and his solo.
The only (slight) let down for me was Mother Goose which seems to have lost some of its original magic.
There are a few interviews with Anderson after the music has played out but I didn't listen to them as I personally find the guy to be a bit big headed and egocentric...but that's just my opinion.
If you are a Tull fan and have not heard this I highly recommend you buy it. Not only for the excellent music but also for the reason that all proceeds go to homeless charities...win win :
:Many thanks to the now forgotten member for bringing this album to my attention :worship:
Regards,
Jay.
